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SON tasks fertilizer producers, dealers on standard

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The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has urged fertilizer producers and dealers to adhere to Standards set by the organisation in their plants.

 

 

Malam Yunusa Muhammad, the coordinator of SON in Kano, made the call in Kano on Thursday while meeting with Fertilizer stakeholders in the state.

 

Muhammad said that the meeting became necessary in view of the rising cases of adulterated fertilizers in the market.

 

He said that SON would make sure that every farmer had good and efficient fertilizer for their farms, to boost farming harvest and output.

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According to him, with the support and cooperation of the stakeholders in the sector, SON will address the recurring issues of the effect of substandard fertilizers on farm produce.

 

The Kano coordinator added that the organisation would also address the market proliferation of adulterated fertilizers in the state.

 

He urged them to adhere to the relevant standard in order to increase their production and compete favourably, locally and internationally.

 

The coordinator, however, warned that anyone caught producing or merchandising adulterated fertilizers would face the penalty.

 

Muhammad also gave 45 days ultimatum to blenders and sellers to fish out bad eggs amongst them.

 

“We give them one and half month to enable them look inward and fish out bad eggs and those buying fertilizer from unrecognized and unregistered blending facilities,” he said.

 

He said that SON would meet the stakeholders from time to time to enlighten them and brainstorm on the way forward.

 

One of the stakeholders, Alhaji Yakubu Ibrahim, promised that they would do their best to improve their products.

 

He also commended SON for organising the meeting and for educating them on the dangers of the unwholesome practice.

 

Ibrahim, however, appealed to SON to increase the sensitisation and enlightenment to farmers, sellers, blenders and manufacturers on their activities.

 

Another stakeholder, Ahmad Abdullahi, attributed the rising cases of adulterated fertilizer to the proliferation of blending plants in the state.

 

He urged the Federal Government to support upcoming blending companies in the country.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

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The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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NNPP Crisis: Assembly Members Deny Factional Differences

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By Salisu Baso

As the crisis erupted within Kano’s ruling party NNPP, with some members calling for the governor to stand independently, the Kano State House of Assembly has denied knowledge of any of its members being involved in the rifts.

The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Lawan Hussain, representing Dala Constituency, revealed this to newsmen in an interview with journalists over the publication of an online newspaper, Daily Nigeria, stating that some members of the NNPP in the House have joined the factional crisis.

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He described the news as a fabricated and mischievous story from unpatriotic elements planning to destroy the peace reigning within the party. He said that as far as the members of the House are concerned, there are no conflicts between the governor and the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

The Majority Leader therefore assured the party parliament members of their solid support for the leader of the Kwankwasiyya and state governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, adding that the governor considers Senator Kwankwaso his mentor.

On the issue of some party members calling for the governor to be independent (Tsaya da Kafar Ka), Hon. Dala said the governor is operating independently without interference from any person. He therefore accused some opposition politicians from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, of sponsoring unpatriotic people to ignite a crisis in the state with a view to disrupting the government’s development initiatives.

 

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